Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care (MedSurg)

Wellstar Health System; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for their Acute Care unit at Kennestone Hospital. This full-time position requires overseeing nursing activities, ensuring quality patient care, and supporting team development. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to patient-centered care, with a focus on collaboration and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
• Current active RN license in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Directing and overseeing daily activities of the unit.
• Establishing practices for excellence in patient care.
• Supporting team member growth and development.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care (MedSurg)

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Facility: Kennestone Hospital

Full-time - Nights (7pm-7am)

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Responsibilities

• The RN Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for directing and overseeing the daily activities of the unit on an assigned shift to ensure safe and successful delivery of care.
• The Charge Nurse acts as a caregiver and may take a modified patient care assignment.
• Practices in a clinical environment administered by Nurse Managers and supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model.
• The practice framework is guided by the WellStar Professional Nursing Practice Model, evidence-based practice, and research.
• RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
• The role involves establishing and maintaining practices that ensure excellence in patient care, efficient resource use, and leadership tasks such as staff scheduling, unit patient flow, clinical consultation, physician rounding, committee participation, survey readiness, and other tasks assigned by the manager.
• The RN Clinical Charge Nurse serves as a resource for operational understanding and hospital/facility awareness.
• Supports the growth and development of team members to enhance department skills and inspire expertise.
• Builds rapport between nurses and physicians, exemplifies professionalism, and acts as a role model.
• Upholds the standards outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics.
• As part of the patient services team, advocates for the patient, adheres to system policies, and supports service excellence.
• Possesses advanced clinical expertise to support safe, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive patient care and acts as a partner in care.
• Participates proactively in an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe patient care for patients, families, and significant others.

Expectations of Practice

• Accountability
• Responsibility and authority in nursing practice
• Effective teamwork
• Delegation
• Communication
• Respect
• Personal development
• Development of team members

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current active RN license in Georgia.
• Current BLS card from the American Heart Association on the first day of employment.
• National certification in the area of specialty preferred; additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS may be required depending on the service area.

Experience

• At least one year of nursing experience required; two years preferred.
• Experience as relief charge nurse with clinical expertise is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize technology to support clinical care.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused, patient-centered manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Clinical and leadership experience to ensure competence and credibility.